I was unemployed in 2019/had no wage income. I have long term cap gains and short term (ST) cap gains. I know ST is taxed as ordin income (OI). Do LT gains factor into OI

[rjs]

Long-term capital gains are taxed at lower rates than ordinary income. The total income shown on your tax return will include both short-term and long-term capital gains, but the tax calculation will apply lower rates to the long-term capital gains.

[paul-j-heckman]

thanks.

But does the cash earned from long term gains also count as (count against) ordinary income as well?

I'd assume not, but not sure

[rjs]

No, long-term capital gains are not also counted as ordinary income.